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The NASCAR series make little difference to Kyle Busch. The hottest driver in the sport always finds a way to victory lane. Busch's return to the Truck Series was a triumphant one, pulling away on the final laps Saturday to win at Pocono Raceway. His season debut mirrored his recent finishes in the Sprint Cup series, where he's won three straight races and four of five. Oh yes, of course he's on the pole for Sunday's race. “It's been unreal,” he said. “Those are the words to put on it. It's fun. You just try to enjoy it as much as you can.” He'd had plenty to enjoy this season since his return from a broken right leg and left...

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